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- pronunciation:
- laI
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a false statement that is said on purpose.
He told his boss a lie about why he was late.- similar words:
- fiction, invention
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
lies, lying, lied |
| definition: |
to make a false statement on purpose.
He lied when he said he was busy.She lied about her income.- similar words:
- fool
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